Padi Dry Suit Diver Question N Answers Graded A+ 2023

What is hypothermia? {Ans: The body core temperature dropping below normal.}What are the general guidelines for dry suit care? {Ans: Wash the suit in fresh water after each use. Flush valves with fresh water. Hang it to dry inside and out. Keep it out of direct sunlight. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for seals and zippers. Keep suit loosely rolled in a separate bag from other equipment. Don't use silicone lubricants on the zipper. Store away from heat, chemicals, oil, and direct sunlight. Launder undergarment according to manufacturer's directions.}How do you establish positive buoyancy at the surface while wearing a dry suit? {Ans: Using your BCD}What are four general guidelines for donning a dry suit? {Ans: 1) Timing 2) Handle with care 3) Zip all the way 4) Purge excess air}How should you add air to a dry suit underwater? {Ans: Using your suit}What are at least three advantages and three disadvantages to using a dry suit versus using a wet suit? {Ans: Advantages 1) Warmth 2) Most dry suits don't lose insulation as you go deeper. 3) Fit 4) You stay warm in the undergarment with the suit off. 5) You avoid the cold "rush"